Statistician

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Statistician to join us in our Biometrics and Data Science team based in our Shanghaioffice

What youll do

• Can provide direction of the biometrics (statistics) team at the study level or a biometrics (statistics) team in a specific area (e.g. safety launch pre-clinical) in aspects of trial level design analysis or reporting
• Contributes to and influences the translation of strategy to tactical planning operations and quality
• Expected to work closely with the PLS to support in providing guidance in the overall strategy to the Development and Regulatory leads
• Aides in reviewing and producing deliverables from the biometrics (statistics) team to the larger study team
• Contributes to the continuous learning and upskilling culture for a modern Biometrics (Statistics) organization
• Supports the transformation of the statistics operating model
• Work closely with peers across BDS implement the UCB Data Strategy and critical business functional areas to ensure functional excellence and collaboration
• Operates as a change ambassador
• Study accountability leading to high quality internal decision making and external stakeholders

Interested For this role were looking for the following education experience and skills

• Masters Degree (preferred) in Biostatistics or Statistics or Bachelors (with relevant experience)
• Entry level for Masters degree with prior experience in a placement/internship with a pharma/biotech
• Basic knowledge of drug development across all phases
• Influencer and collaborator
• Acts with a measured sense of urgency
• Experience in communicating complex quantitative ideas clearly with all levels of technical and non-technical personnel in local and international environments
• Has the ability to translate ideas and inferences to non-experts
• Proficient in a statistical programming language (e.g. SAS or R) and sample size and simulation software (e.g. EAST nQuery WinBugs etc)
• Basic experience with designing analyzing and reporting Phase I-IIIB clinical trials; can be in an academic setting.
• Basic knowledge of Drug Development and SDTM/ADaM CDISC standards

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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